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Effect of scalp nerve block on postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing craniotomy for clipping of unruptured cerebral aneurysm

Effect of scalp nerve block on postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing craniotomy for clipping of unruptured cerebral aneurysm

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0005354
Enrollment
56
Registered
2020-08-26
Start date
2020-08-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-09-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : The scalp nerve block is performed on both supratrochlear nerves, supraorbital nerves, zygomaticotemporal nerves, auriculotemporal nerves, great auricular nerves, lesser occipital
ropivacaine mixed with 100 µg of epinephrine and 20 ml of 0.9&#37
normal saline are prepared by dividing 10 ml into two syringes to make it impossible to differentiate drugs in the experimental and control groups, respectively. The supratrochlear nerve is blocked by

Sponsors

Seoul National University Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patient undergoing craniotomy for unruptured cerebral aneurysm ligation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 80 years old or older or under 20 years old Order of surgery other than the first Cerebral aneurysms that cause symptoms such as pain, vision problems, or abnormal sensations Infratentorial cerebral aneurysms such as cerebral aneurysms that develop in the basilar and vertebral arteries or their branches Craniotomy other than keyhole craniotomy American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA PS) 3 or higher Dementia, cancer, or scalp disease Past psychiatric medication and treatment history History of past craniotomy or scalp incision Allergy to local anesthetics, narcotic analgesics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs Use of chronic narcotic pain relievers Lack of communication or ability to complete QoR-40

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
QoR-40 score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
QoR-40 score;Pain Numerical Rating Scale;use of intravenous patient controlled analgesia;Use of additional pain relievers;Neurological deficit;Surgical complications;Degree of nausea;use of antiemetic;Complications of intravenous patient controlled analgesia;Other complications

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactHyongmin Oh

Seoul National University Hospital

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026